Dukkah is a spice blend popular in the Levant and in Egypt. Egyptian dukka uses ground nuts as the canvas for the spice blend while Palestinian Dukka uses wheat berries and legumes as its base. 214 more words

I love to peruse cookbooks. And since the library has an abundance of them, I usually have one borrowed at any one time. Last week, after being on the waiting list for months, I got my hands on 224 more words

A Zen philosopher once stated, now is all we really have. Each day my son grows older, I marvel at how his personality is developing and am reminded of the importance of savoring each moment. 673 more words

A brand new display of Maine Grains just appeared at Philbrick’s Fresh Market in Portsmouth — including their whole wheat flour, sifted wheat flour, wheat berries and cracked oats, all from Aroostook County and stone ground at the Somerset Grist Mill in Skowhegan — making it easier than ever to cook and bake with local flour and grains. 147 more words